Kuwait - Iraq

Arabian Gulf Cup Group Stage 2026 - Round 2
Planned

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Kuwait take on Iraq in Arabian Gulf Cup at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium on 26 September 2026.

The most recent match for Kuwait was a 0-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia, after a 2-2 draw with Thailand before that.

The most recent match for Iraq was a 1-1 draw with Oman, after a 0-5 defeat against Senegal before that.

Our algorithm predicts Kuwait to win, with a probability of 52%. The full split: Kuwait 52%, draw 24%, Iraq 25%.

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Odds

1X2 1xBet Bet365 Betano Betfair BetVictor Marathonbet Pinnacle
1 Kuwait 5.47 5.00 5.30 5.00 5.50 5.35 5.70
X Draw 3.50 3.50 3.45 3.60 3.50 3.50 3.63
2 Iraq 1.57 1.60 1.67 1.57 1.60 1.55 1.61

Previous confrontations (H2H)

0 Kuwait
3 Draw
1 Iraq
75% Over 2.5 goals
75% Both teams scored
2.8 Goals per match
Logo Kuwait 1 | Logo Iraq 1 Clean sheets
Biggest win: Iraq 2-1 Kuwait (2021)
Most goals: Iraq 2-2 Kuwait (2025)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Kuwait
1.25
Logo Iraq
1.50
Goals in home matches
Logo Kuwait
1.00
Logo Iraq
2.00
Goals in away matches
Logo Kuwait
1.50
Logo Iraq
1.00
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium (Jeddah)

Possible line-up today

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.